Sunday Sweater Junior Knitting Pattern - PetiteKnit
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Sunday Sweater Junior — PetiteKnit knitting pattern
A top-down children’s sweater with an expanding ribbed circular yoke. The body and sleeves are worked in the round, with ribbed cuffs and hem.
English printed pattern booklet, posted to you. Yarn, needles, notions and the finished item are not included. This is not a PDF download.
Sizes and fit
| Size | Finished chest/bust (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 69 | 40 |
| 5–6 years | 71 | 42 |
| 6–7 years | 74 | 44 |
| 7–8 years | 74 | 46 |
| 8–9 years | 77 | 48 |
| 9–10 years | 83 | 50 |
| 10–12 years | 86 | 52 |
| 12–14 years | 89 | 55 |
Length is measured from the transition between neck edge and yoke.
Gauge, needles and materials
Gauge: 14 stitches × 20 rows in stocking stitch on 7 mm needles, after blocking = 10 × 10 cm.
Needles: 6 mm circulars: 40 and 80 cm; 7 mm circulars: 40, 60 and 80 cm; 6 mm and 7 mm double-pointed needles.
Designer difficulty: 2 out of 5.
Shop yarn options
Option 1 — merino with mohair
Hold one strand of New Zealand Merino 12ply with one strand of Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair. Buy each component separately.
| Size | New Zealand Merino 12ply — estimate (m) | Tynn Silk Mohair — estimate (m) |
|---|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 450 m | 424 m |
| 5–6 years | 450 m | 424 m |
| 6–7 years | 450–600 m | 424 m |
| 7–8 years | 600 m | 636 m |
| 8–9 years | 600 m | 636 m |
| 9–10 years | 600 m | 636 m |
| 10–12 years | 600–750 m | 636 m |
| 12–14 years | 750 m | 636–848 m |
These shop substitution estimates use this Junior pattern’s own quantities. The merino allowance preserves the original main-strand length at 150 m per 50 g; the mohair allowance preserves the original companion length at 212 m per 25 g. New Zealand Merino 12ply is approximately 104 m per 50 g, so the main yarn is converted by length, not gram for gram.
Option 2 — chunky merino alone
New Zealand Merino Chunky, used single stranded without mohair.
| Size | New Zealand Merino Chunky — estimate (m) |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 450 m |
| 5–6 years | 450 m |
| 6–7 years | 450–600 m |
| 7–8 years | 600 m |
| 8–9 years | 600 m |
| 9–10 years | 600 m |
| 10–12 years | 600–750 m |
| 12–14 years | 750 m |
The chunky-only estimate uses the Junior pattern’s original main-strand length as a starting allowance. New Zealand Merino Chunky is approximately 83 m per 50 g. These alternatives have not been test-knitted; before ordering, confirm 14 stitches and 20 rows per 10 cm and a suitable fabric in a washed, blocked swatch.
Wash and block a swatch before measuring. Match stitch and row gauge and check the fabric; adjust needle size as needed. Round up to complete sale units and allow extra for swatching or changes in length.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the finished length measured from?
From the transition between the neck edge and yoke. Compare the same points on an existing sweater.
Does Junior include toddler sizes?
This pattern starts at 4–5 years and runs to 12–14 years. Use the size table to compare chest and length.